Erewash ranks #135 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Only 26% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

98% approved vs 90% nationally

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Erewash decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #33 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #11 of 292

67%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #135 of 292

26%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #36 of 292

92%

Minor dwellings approved

48 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

6 decided (10+ homes)

69%

Change of use approved

16 decided

389

Total decisions

23 refused in 2025